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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 704.82 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 704.82 and 363.84 is: 501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 704.82 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/704.82 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 704.82 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 256,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,441.71/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.59

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